Technology News in English
Latest technology headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
IJmuiden lock route closed for rest of weekend due to malfunction
The sluice complex in IJmuiden is closed for the remainder of the weekend due to multiple technical malfunctions that began on Saturday, May 23. This closure impacts both shipping and road traffic, sp...
Excavation underway for water storage: Wadi at Beatrix van Dongenstraat for extreme rainfall in Heemskerk
A wadi is being constructed near the Beatrix van Dongenstraat in Heemskerk to manage excess rainwater for the new De Goudvinck complex. The project aims to prepare the area for extreme rainfall by pro...
'My strategy? Text manipulation': players from around the world at European Microsoft Excel Esports Championship
The European Microsoft Excel Esports Championship took place at the H20 venue in Purmerend, featuring competitors from around the world. Players used advanced strategies like text manipulation to solv...
Congested power grid forces companies into expensive behind-the-meter measures
Dutch companies are increasingly investing in private batteries and smart energy systems to cope with a congested power grid. These measures help alleviate pressure on the infrastructure, potentially ...
Max Verstappen frustrated by Red Bull's 'bright minds' decision: 'The team needs to feel that this doesn't work'
Max Verstappen expressed frustration with Red Bull's technical decisions after a difficult qualifying session in Canada. Despite qualifying sixth, the four-time world champion criticized the team's di...
The air raid siren sounds: what should you do and what happens at school?
The Dutch air raid siren system serves as a critical warning for various emergencies, prompting specific safety protocols such as those followed by schools to keep children indoors and protected. A ne...
Review: Boijmans Van Beuningen explores the relationship between art and digital art with mixed success
Significantly fewer trains between Amsterdam Central and Hoofddorp due to signaling failure
A signal failure on Saturday morning has led to a significant reduction in train services between Amsterdam Central and Hoofddorp. Passengers are advised to expect travel delays in the affected area.
Province gives green light for new electricity station near A9 South
The province of North Holland has approved the preferred location for a new electricity station near the A9-South highway. This decision allows the network operator TenneT to proceed with detailed pla...
South Korean actor's alleged relationship with minor turns out to be AI fake
South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun was falsely accused of having a relationship with actress Kim Sae-ron while she was a minor. Police investigations revealed that a YouTuber used AI-generated audio and ...
Family pays for unused Ziggo subscription for four years without noticing
A family unknowingly paid for an unused Ziggo subscription for four years due to a double billing issue. A dispute has arisen between the customer and the provider regarding who is responsible for the...
SpaceX Starship rocket successfully launched
SpaceX successfully launched its unmanned Starship rocket early Saturday morning, with the vehicle reaching space approximately ten minutes after liftoff. The company confirmed the successful mission ...
The first residents of this Amsterdam neighborhood had to adjust: the houses were like ‘palaces’ with running water and sewerage
Industrialization, modernization and war: Isaac Israels captured a Europe in constant flux
Mice on the floor, a glimpse of Spinoza and fire on Dam Square: VR museum Entr takes you to Amsterdam in 1652
Amsterdam has the highest iPhone density in the Netherlands: why Apple specialist Amac is opening a large store in the Zuidas
Pedestrian and bicycle tunnel moved into place at Velsertraverse on Sunday; public invited to viewing platforms
A 1,600-ton concrete pedestrian and bicycle tunnel will be moved into its final position under the Velsertraverse in Velsen-Noord this Sunday. Members of the public are invited to observe the installa...
Wingtech demands 1 billion euros in damages from subsidiary Nexperia
Chinese company Wingtech has filed a lawsuit against its Dutch subsidiary Nexperia, seeking 1 billion euros in damages. The legal action follows an intervention by the Dutch government last year that ...
ProRail fined 2.75 million for too many disruptions
The Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management has fined railway manager ProRail 2.75 million euros for exceeding the maximum number of impactful disruptions in 2025. State Secretary Annet ...
No trains to and from Haarlem due to power outage
A power outage has halted all train traffic to and from Haarlem on Friday afternoon. The Dutch railway operator NS expects the disruption to last until approximately 6:45 PM.
Searching for the first geothermal energy site around Amsterdam Southeast
Search is underway for a geothermal energy production site in Amsterdam-Southeast to provide sustainable heating to the area. The project aims to begin heating the first homes using this renewable sou...
US forces Microsoft to share Dutch officials' data, but cabinet won't intervene yet
The United States government has compelled Microsoft to hand over data belonging to Dutch civil servants, a development the Dutch cabinet has long feared. While the government has expressed concern an...
Two men arrested for servers behind Russian cyberattacks
The Dutch FIOD arrested two men for allegedly facilitating Russian cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns by bypassing European sanctions. Authorities seized more than 800 servers during searches o...
ABN Amro customers unable to transfer money due to outage
A technical malfunction at ABN Amro prevented thousands of customers from transferring money on Friday morning. Although transfers were unavailable, customers were still able to make payments using th...
Samsung pays €22.9 billion in bonuses to prevent chip worker strike
Samsung has agreed to pay a total of 22.9 billion euros in bonuses to its chip production employees to prevent a large-scale strike. Individual workers will receive approximately 293,000 euros, partia...
Haarlemmermeer police arrest six suspects for online fraud
Police in Haarlemmermeer have arrested six suspects for online fraud following a targeted investigation. Authorities tracked the individuals down after officers intentionally allowed themselves to be ...
Social media is a goldmine for scammers
Social media platforms have become a lucrative environment for scammers who operate with minimal interference. Although technology companies are aware of the fraudulent activity, they are criticized f...
How the stiff and gray WTC now attracts hip tech startups: ‘We’ve started dusting off’
Twelfth SpaceX Starship test flight postponed
SpaceX has postponed the twelfth test flight of its Starship rocket, which was originally scheduled for Thursday evening local time. The announcement did not specify a new date or time for the mission...
Citroën to launch electric version of famous 2CV
French automaker Citroën has announced it is developing an electric version of its iconic 2CV model, commonly known as the "Duck." The new electric vehicle is scheduled to be officially unveiled to t...